A small plane crashed into trees at Westerly State Airport in Rhode Island at approximately 12:05 p.m. on Monday, resulting in the death of the pilot.
Authorities confirmed that the single occupant, the pilot, was transported to a local hospital where they were pronounced dead. The plane, identified as a Cessna C172, was reportedly attempting to land when it encountered difficulties.
Images from the scene show significant damage to the aircraft, now lodged in the tree line.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is involved in the investigation but deferred further inquiries to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for additional information. Emergency response teams were on-site to manage the situation, though details regarding lane closures due to the crash have not been released. No other injuries were reported.